Campania & Puglia
Early summer above the Gulf of Naples, then east to a fortified masseria near the Adriatic. Long evenings, the sea always close by, and nowhere you have to be.
From one sea to the other
June is long days, warm water and dinners outdoors. You spend a week in a hillside relais above the Gulf of Naples and a week on a fortified farm near the Adriatic, crossing Italy from one coast to the other. Each week brings one shared excursion, one local experience and an Italian lesson. Everything else is yours.
What you’ll see
- The Gulf of Naples, Vesuvius and Sorrento
- Naples, the most alive city in Italy
- Capri and the Amalfi Coast, at your own pace
- The trulli of Alberobello and the white lanes of Locorotondo
- Polignano a Mare and the turquoise Adriatic
- Matera, Ostuni and Lecce, if you wish
Included: what you’ll do
- A culinary day in Naples: pizza, pasta, babà, espresso and gelato
- A visit to a Sorrento lemon grove and a limoncello lesson
- A day in the Valle d’Itria, with lunch and local wine
- Learn to make orecchiette by hand, the way it has always been done
- Two Italian lessons, one each week
- Plus free days that are entirely yours, with our suggestions if you want them
Everything taken care of, nothing rushed
Concierge & Italian
- A local concierge in each region
- A warm welcome, daily check-ins, help with anything
- Two Italian lessons, one each week
- An insider’s guide to each region
At the table
- Breakfast every morning
- Three hosted dinners: welcome, second region, farewell
- Two long regional lunches, one each week
- Local tastings that change from place to place
Experiences
- A full-day excursion in each region
- One local experience each week
- Campania: lemon grove and limoncello
- Puglia: handmade orecchiette
Where you stay
- 7 nights in a hillside relais above the gulf
- 7 nights in a fortified masseria near the sea
- Hand-picked places we know personally
- Only 10 to 12 guests
Getting around
- Group transfer on arrival day
- Group transfer from Campania to Puglia
- Transport on excursion and experience days
- Group transfer on departure day
- On request: transportation to rent with our suggestions, or a private driver
Before you leave
- A personal welcome call
- Packing and weather guide for June
- Document checklist, sent well in advance
- Help with flights on request
Not included: international airfare, city tax (paid locally at check-out), lunches and dinners not listed, travel protection. Private drivers and rental vehicles are arranged on request through independent local suppliers.
Campania: above the Gulf of Naples
Your first week is spent in a hillside relais above Castellammare di Stabia, with Vesuvius and the whole Gulf of Naples in front of you, and Sorrento, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast all close by.
A hillside relais with a view over the gulf
A relais in a former noble residence on the hillside above Castellammare di Stabia, between Naples and Sorrento, with a rooftop terrace and a garden facing the sea. Vesuvius rises across the water, and Pompeii, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast are all close by.
Your roomIndividually furnished rooms, many with a sea view, some with a balcony or a private hot tub. Air conditioning, rainfall shower, minibar, safe, soundproofing and blackout curtains.
- Breakfast every morning
- Rooftop terrace and garden over the gulf
- Pompeii, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast nearby
- A historic house: rooms are reached by stairs, so please tell us about any mobility needs
Your week, day by day
Includedpart of your journeyFree dayyour time; our suggestions are optional and not included in the price
Benvenuti in Campania
A group transfer meets you at Naples airport (NAP) and brings you to the relais, where your local concierge welcomes you. Rest, watch the sun go down over the gulf, then sit down together for a welcome dinner.
Naples, a feast
A local guide takes you into the heart of Naples: Spaccanapoli, the nativity workshops of San Gregorio Armeno and the breathtaking Veiled Christ. Along the way, taste everything the city is famous for: pizza where it was born, a plate of pasta, a rum babà, a true Neapolitan espresso and, to finish, a gelato. A culinary day to remember.
Ischia, our favorite island
The lemons of Sorrento
In the hills above Sorrento, a family that has grown lemons for generations opens its grove to you. Walk under the pergolas, learn how true limoncello is made, and taste it, very cold, in the shade.
Italian, with a little Neapolitan
A relaxed morning lesson: the words you need for the market, the café and the seafront, plus a few words of Neapolitan for fun.
Capri, Pompeii or the Amalfi Coast
Sorrento or Gragnano
Ideas for your free days
Suggestions only, not included in the price. Your concierge is happy to help you plan and book them.
- Ischia · our favorite island, by ferry across the gulf
- Capri · by ferry from Sorrento
- Pompeii · minutes away, best early in the morning
- Herculaneum · smaller and quieter than Pompeii, beautifully preserved
- Amalfi Coast · Positano, Amalfi and Ravello by boat
- Gragnano · the town of pasta, ten minutes away
Puglia: olive groves and the Adriatic
East across the Apennines to Puglia, a land of olive groves, trulli and whitewashed towns. Your second week is on a fortified masseria in the countryside, a few minutes from the sea at Polignano a Mare.
A fortified masseria in the countryside near the sea
A fortified farmhouse from the 1700s in the green countryside just outside Polignano a Mare, with a citrus garden and the Adriatic about four kilometers away. Its own restaurant cooks the dishes of Puglia with fresh, seasonal ingredients, many of them grown right here.
Your roomCalm, whitewashed rooms in the old farm buildings, each with a private bathroom and air conditioning.
- Breakfast every morning
- Outdoor pool and citrus garden
- The masseria’s own restaurant, with seasonal Apulian cooking
- Polignano a Mare and the sea about 4 km away
Your week, day by day
Includedpart of your journeyFree dayyour time; our suggestions are optional and not included in the price
Across to the Adriatic
A group transfer takes you across Italy, about three and a half hours through the hills. Settle into the masseria, then meet your Puglia concierge over a welcome dinner of local dishes.
Trulli and white towns
A day in the Valle d’Itria with a local guide: the cone-roofed trulli of Alberobello, the white lanes of Locorotondo and the baroque center of Martina Franca. Lunch is long, in the countryside, with the local white wine.
Polignano a Mare
Orecchiette by hand
In Puglia, pasta is still made by hand at the kitchen table. Spend a morning with local signore who have made orecchiette all their lives, learn the flick of the knife, and sit down together to eat what you made.
Learn a little more Italian
Your second Italian lesson.
Matera, or Ostuni
Arrivederci
A last free day, then a farewell dinner together under the stars, with a toast to two weeks well lived.
Buon viaggio
After breakfast, a group transfer to Bari airport (BRI), about forty minutes away.
Ideas for your free days
Suggestions only, not included in the price. Your concierge is happy to help you plan and book them.
- Matera · the ancient cave city, about 1 hour 15 minutes
- Ostuni · the white city on the hill
- Monopoli · harbor, old town and sea caves by boat
- Lecce · the Florence of the south, in golden stone
- Olive oil · centuries-old trees and a tasting at a mill
- Beaches · coves and clear water all along the coast
Only 12 places. Then we close the door.
Each departure is limited to 10 to 12 guests, so it feels like traveling with friends. Send us a request or give us a call. Someone from our family calls you back personally to answer every question before you commit.
Double occupancy. Single rooms on request (supplement applies).
- June 19 – July 3, 2027, 14 nights
- 10% deposit ($525) holds your place
- Balance due 90 days before departure
- Arrive Naples · depart Bari
Cancellation policy. Written notice; fees: $100 up to one month after booking · 25% up to 60 days before departure · 50% from 59 to 15 days · 100% within 14 days. Land journey only; travel insurance strongly recommended. Full terms & conditions
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